Daihatsu Common MOT Problems (2026)
Daihatsu models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 31,455 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Daihatsu MOT pass rate: 71%
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71%
Avg pass rate
29%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Daihatsu Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daihatsu Charade | 30% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Daihatsu Hijet | 28% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Daihatsu Sirion | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Daihatsu Terios | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Daihatsu Fourtrak | 26% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Daihatsu Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daihatsu Copen | 80% | |
| 2 | Daihatsu Materia | 75% | |
| 3 | Daihatsu Fourtrak | 73% | |
| 4 | Daihatsu Sirion | 73% | |
| 5 | Daihatsu Terios | 71% |
All Daihatsu Models by Fail Rate
Every Daihatsu model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terios | 2004 | 60% | 37% | |
| Terios | 2005 | 65% | 33% | |
| Charade | 2004 | 68% | 31% | |
| Charade | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| Hijet | 1999 | 67% | 30% | |
| Terios | 2006 | 70% | 29% | |
| Charade | 2006 | 71% | 29% | |
| Terios | 2007 | 71% | 28% | |
| Sirion | 2005 | 71% | 28% | |
| Sirion | 2006 | 72% | 28% | |
| Fourtrak | 1998 | 71% | 28% | |
| Fourtrak | 1996 | 70% | 28% | |
| Charade | 2003 | 72% | 27% | |
| Materia | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| Sirion | 2008 | 74% | 26% | |
| Sirion | 2007 | 73% | 26% | |
| Fourtrak | 1999 | 71% | 26% | |
| Copen | 2004 | 75% | 25% | |
| Terios | 2008 | 75% | 24% | |
| Fourtrak | 1997 | 76% | 24% | |
| Sirion | 2009 | 76% | 23% | |
| Materia | 2008 | 76% | 23% | |
| Materia | 2009 | 78% | 22% | |
| Terios | 2009 | 79% | 20% | |
| Copen | 2007 | 80% | 18% | |
| Copen | 2008 | 83% | 17% | |
| Copen | 2009 | 86% | 14% |
Daihatsu MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Daihatsu cars?
The most common MOT problems on Daihatsu cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Daihatsu diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Daihatsu models with at least 1,000 tests, the Daihatsu Charade has the highest average fail rate at 30%.
Which Daihatsu model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Daihatsu Copen has the best MOT record of the Daihatsu models with at least 1,000 tests: 80% of its 2,261 MOT tests ended in a pass and 20% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Daihatsu?
The average MOT pass rate for Daihatsu is 71%, based on 31,455 MOT tests across 13 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 29% of MOT tests on Daihatsu cars ended in a fail.
Daihatsu Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Daihatsu model
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